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in this community and city of under 4,000 residents the news was more than unnerving for some. >> i am 50 yards away. >> reporter: this man said by the end of the day he will change security around his home. >> this has not happened before. and it is -- i am taken back by it. i am shocked. >> my friends keep calling me. are you okay? my house is right there. >> my husband makes me lock -- in the summer or sliding doors i leave them open. he is twoing to steal the computer not that someone is going to get murdered. >> reporter: the biggest obstacle was weather, washing away evidence. >> i have been here chose close to 30 years. this is a road used well by walkers, jogger, power walkers. >> not by crime, back to you. >>> prosecutors dropped murder charges against the los angeles woman accused of beating her husband to death with a coffee cup. she was arrest inside new york in august on her way to work at the u.s. open as a tennis referee. her head died in los angeles in april. first, they believe he had fallen but letter the police say they suspect ised his wife, of 50 years, had killed
in this community and city of under 4,000 residents the news was more than unnerving for some. >> i am 50 yards away. >> reporter: this man said by the end of the day he will change security around his home. >> this has not happened before. and it is -- i am taken back by it. i am shocked. >> my friends keep calling me. are you okay? my house is right there. >> my husband makes me lock -- in the summer or sliding doors i leave them open. he is twoing to steal the...
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the city plans to put a park there. supporters claim the center was target because it attracting homeless people to golden state park and the surrounding neighborhoods. >>> a two alarm fire burned two homes and led the authorities to an illegal marijuana growing operation. the fire started around 1:30 in the attic of a home in ashburg and spread into the house next door. that second home at 1550 page is a huge ornate victoria that was featured in a documentary on the hippy movement. both homes suffered damage but no one was hurt. >> these old victorians are made of brick wood, they are usually very dense and packed together and usually when you see one on fire you lose three. >> at this point police have not made any arrests. >>> a study is the first of its kind to track the effects of synthetic the áf marijuana known as k2. that's a small fraction of the 5 million drug related er visits. k2 has many harmful side effects even though it's marketed like a safe alternative to the real thing. >>> back now to our storm watc
the city plans to put a park there. supporters claim the center was target because it attracting homeless people to golden state park and the surrounding neighborhoods. >>> a two alarm fire burned two homes and led the authorities to an illegal marijuana growing operation. the fire started around 1:30 in the attic of a home in ashburg and spread into the house next door. that second home at 1550 page is a huge ornate victoria that was featured in a documentary on the hippy movement....
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to keep the streets tidy to showing tourists the prettest pretty -- prettiest part of the city. >> i would rather be home, but that's okay. >> it's part of the job. >> reporter: and at starbucks it's a reinvolving door. the baristas are busy. >> somebody has to do it i again. i've worked on christmas and sometimes you get time and a half. >> reporter: if you own a business no holiday pay. but for max patel it's not so bad. >> it's not so bad. we'll close early and we'll be home for dinner. >> reporter: we met blue at the powell street turn around who works for his christmas dinner. the fmta says they're pretty slow throughout their system today except for their cable cars they're actually more popular on holidays so some of those operators are working until midnight tonight. lorraine blanco. >>> charles during has died. he won a tony award, and earned two oscar nominations as well as an actor's achievement award. >>> he is wanted for questioning in belice where john mcafee is >>> as the rain continues tonight, east palo alto residents are seeing a newly renovated levee -- >> reporter
to keep the streets tidy to showing tourists the prettest pretty -- prettiest part of the city. >> i would rather be home, but that's okay. >> it's part of the job. >> reporter: and at starbucks it's a reinvolving door. the baristas are busy. >> somebody has to do it i again. i've worked on christmas and sometimes you get time and a half. >> reporter: if you own a business no holiday pay. but for max patel it's not so bad. >> it's not so bad. we'll close...
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the police warn that the high tide could effect residents in the southeastern portion of the city. news chopper 2 did catch a bit of flooding but the emergency dispatch tells ktvu news they did not receive the calls of problems. >> the napa river in downtown napa stayed within its banks after concerns the river would exceed flood stage this evening. they explain what kept the river from causing a bigger problem for the area. >> this is the pope street bridge. historic spot. and a spot for locals to watch the rain swollen. napa river. >> i think it is -- i think it it is going to flow out nicely and we will be fine by this afternoon. >> sharon graves watched this river flood before. confident it would not happen at this bridge today. but a few miles north, the napa river did escape its banks. >> it is flooded. it is flooded coming down deer park and silver ado and deer park where the peach trees are. >> several feet of water covered this orchard on deer park road. the river crept into vineyards as well. it was partially blocked. upriver, another 2 miles, lodi lane was chosed. most d
the police warn that the high tide could effect residents in the southeastern portion of the city. news chopper 2 did catch a bit of flooding but the emergency dispatch tells ktvu news they did not receive the calls of problems. >> the napa river in downtown napa stayed within its banks after concerns the river would exceed flood stage this evening. they explain what kept the river from causing a bigger problem for the area. >> this is the pope street bridge. historic spot. and a...
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voters passed the measure last month and today the san jose city council certified the results. the raise will now go into effect in 90 days. san jose is currently working on procedures and policies to let everyone know. >>> after decades of fighting crime, fremont's police chief says he's retired. chief craig steckler is now 68 years old and says it seems like a good time to retire. he plans to step down on december 30th and will work part time to help with the transition. captain richard lucero has been named interim chief. >>> live storm tracker 2 picking up showers now. we head up first toward north bay and parker avenue area near hercules. now we're over to san pablo. for light showers, reports of sprinkles. these showers have moved off now from san leandro to golf links road. we are looking for these showers to continue tonight as this system moves in. that is a lot of cold air. and this is what's following so the main system is kind of dragging through now but there'll be some impacts on your morning commute. when i come back at 10:45. we'll have all the specifics on what
voters passed the measure last month and today the san jose city council certified the results. the raise will now go into effect in 90 days. san jose is currently working on procedures and policies to let everyone know. >>> after decades of fighting crime, fremont's police chief says he's retired. chief craig steckler is now 68 years old and says it seems like a good time to retire. he plans to step down on december 30th and will work part time to help with the transition. captain...
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all meters in the city will be enforced from noon until 6:00 p.m. the city explains that paid parking is necessary because commercial districts are now just as busy on sundays as they are on saturdays. meters in tourists areas such as fisherman's wharf already charge seven days a week from 7:00 in the morning until 7:00 at night. >>> the best skiing in a long time means big business in the sierra. the lines are out the door at this ski shop in truckee and the owners hired extra help to help out hundreds of people. skiers are coming not only from san diego but the -- seattle. >> i would think we're going to have a big year. >> reporter: even with the clouds, the slopes will stay fresh. forecasters predict eight to 9- inches of snow this weekend. >>> more snow in the sierra, more rain here in the bay area for tonight. in fact, a little more activity on live storm tracker 2, you can see the latest imagine in the last hour. you will notice those yellows indicating heavier rain. reports out of half-moon bay of heavier downpours right around the davenport
all meters in the city will be enforced from noon until 6:00 p.m. the city explains that paid parking is necessary because commercial districts are now just as busy on sundays as they are on saturdays. meters in tourists areas such as fisherman's wharf already charge seven days a week from 7:00 in the morning until 7:00 at night. >>> the best skiing in a long time means big business in the sierra. the lines are out the door at this ski shop in truckee and the owners hired extra help to...
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the september fire in antioch city park caused $250,000 damage. insurance didn't fully cover the costs but today donations by pg & e and jim fraizer put the building fund over the top. it's hopeed the playground will be rebuilt and reopen next spring. >>> fred inglis is here now. we've been talking about the san jose spartans and quite a win today in a big game. >> they've won the last three bowl games they've played. but haven't been to a bowl game since 2006. haven't won a single military bowl since 1940. they win their final game as the member of the western athletic conference. and newly hired coach watched the game from san jose state. bail it is first spartan to throw for 1,000 yards. chandler jones makes a nice little move. stays in bound for the touchdown. like bales, jones is expected to return next year. they finish 11-2. >>> jim moore and the ucla bruins forgot to bring their -- bears nick florence he's at the kevin reese. reeses pieces. that's a 55-yard touchdown. bruins get tossed around. seventeenthranked bruins finish 9-5. >>> cinci
the september fire in antioch city park caused $250,000 damage. insurance didn't fully cover the costs but today donations by pg & e and jim fraizer put the building fund over the top. it's hopeed the playground will be rebuilt and reopen next spring. >>> fred inglis is here now. we've been talking about the san jose spartans and quite a win today in a big game. >> they've won the last three bowl games they've played. but haven't been to a bowl game since 2006. haven't won a...
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the city can't afford that. they are already cut back. >> reporter: ironically the victim of this home invasion is part of the city's effort to beef up its crime-fighting force. noelle walker, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> new information tonight in an apparent home-invasion robbery in the upscale south bay community of monte sereno that left a wealthy venture captive dead. police believe several people were inside the home of raveesh kumra's home. police did provide this sketch of a possible assailant described as a while the or hispanic, 23 or 24 years old, 6' tall, thing with black hair and dark eyes. >>> raveesh kumra owned a consultant company and headquarters are lloyds a monte sereno home. the 66-year-old also once owned the well-known saratoga mountain winery in the 1990. >>> investigators say the teen boy was found shot every times in this neighborhood on pacific avenue near lincoln just after 11:last night. police say victim appeared to be 17 years old of his name has not been released. authorities say this
the city can't afford that. they are already cut back. >> reporter: ironically the victim of this home invasion is part of the city's effort to beef up its crime-fighting force. noelle walker, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> new information tonight in an apparent home-invasion robbery in the upscale south bay community of monte sereno that left a wealthy venture captive dead. police believe several people were inside the home of raveesh kumra's home. police did provide this sketch of a...
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. >>> the city of san francisco may pay employees to stay healthy. a group of government employees consider to be the healthiest. of that group, two-thirds were overweight. now city leaders in san francisco are considering a plan to give direct incentives to employees for being healthy. it would save the city money in the long run. >> a request for a waiver of the no child left behind law. the goals are unreelistic and flawed. to evaluate teachers based on their student's test scores. so far 33 states and the terrific of columbia have received waivers. >> officials in newtown, connecticut say they plan to regular us nate a herm inia them northerly. the moe men toes will stay up it will inform new years. to pay respects. >>> a white christmas across the nation came with a high price. mother nature is being blamed for six deaths in many states. tornados death mates communities in the south on christmas day. this is video from alabama where more than 20 tornados his yesterday. they knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes in arkansas. snow co
. >>> the city of san francisco may pay employees to stay healthy. a group of government employees consider to be the healthiest. of that group, two-thirds were overweight. now city leaders in san francisco are considering a plan to give direct incentives to employees for being healthy. it would save the city money in the long run. >> a request for a waiver of the no child left behind law. the goals are unreelistic and flawed. to evaluate teachers based on their student's test...
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a plan for the high rise in the city in 40ms years. they have submitted an application for the plan which calls for a 17 story apartment on herald way near the station. if approved the development will have the way. the project is expected. a north bay football team who faced challenges came roaring back. the part evens triumphed winning the military bull in washington dc. robert found that fans are savering this victory. >> usa, state football fans show up often at the pizza company downtown especially -- but today with the team taking on bulling green in the military bull, it was harder to find a seat. >> we haven't got our bull game sense tuesday. we had a great year. >> they watched the team go from 1-12 two seasons to the success and saw their head coach take a job with colorado. >> i'm proud of them and how far they've come and they believed in themselves first and they've turned everyone else into believeers. >> there were more believeers as the game went on. >> inside the 10, wow. >> i think it's a sweet and sz of the sport's p
a plan for the high rise in the city in 40ms years. they have submitted an application for the plan which calls for a 17 story apartment on herald way near the station. if approved the development will have the way. the project is expected. a north bay football team who faced challenges came roaring back. the part evens triumphed winning the military bull in washington dc. robert found that fans are savering this victory. >> usa, state football fans show up often at the pizza company...
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just about an hour ago the city confirmed it reached a tentative agreement with civil rights attorneys. the forms at department would be overseen by a plaid compliance officer. the is the lment will move the department forward. >> i think everyone at at this table wants opd to be at forefront terms of leading leading and constitutional policing and building an maintaining public trust. >> thiscoms as a result of a civil rights suit follow the police scandal a decade ago. they found mandated forms were not happening fast enough. >>> california law make verse been forced to hand over the dose their cars. but now a new report says some legislatures used taxpayer dollars to repair those cars soon before they bought them as their own personal vehicle. >> lawmakers given deadline of december of last year to turn in their state owned vehicles. but some lakers made thousands dollars of repairs to cars they would soon own again. they say dutton spent almost $6000 to repair including a dent in the bumper. fixing the power steering and detailing the car. all in the months before the state sold hi
just about an hour ago the city confirmed it reached a tentative agreement with civil rights attorneys. the forms at department would be overseen by a plaid compliance officer. the is the lment will move the department forward. >> i think everyone at at this table wants opd to be at forefront terms of leading leading and constitutional policing and building an maintaining public trust. >> thiscoms as a result of a civil rights suit follow the police scandal a decade ago. they found...
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that opinion was not shared by the rest of the city counsel or the police officer union. the deal would bring in a director of compliance to guide the department even the right to fire command staff. >>> helping bay area home owners. why woman says she's proof these types of actions are effective. >> one of several dozen people who rallied in downtown oakland today. she says she's tried unsuccessfully 17 times to modify her mortgage. >> me and my husband were like, okay, we've done everything we're going to do. let's just walk away. >> what do we want? >> in june of this year -- and she was successful. now she's taking part to help others. >> taken low income or moderately middle class and gotten us together as a community. we got sold out. >> this man tried to push the security guard out the door. members put up yellow tape around the bank. a movement the group says has helped several dozen people to save their homes. >> we get attention. i think it embarrasses the banks and they start looking at okay we better do something. >> wells fargo released this statement -- help
that opinion was not shared by the rest of the city counsel or the police officer union. the deal would bring in a director of compliance to guide the department even the right to fire command staff. >>> helping bay area home owners. why woman says she's proof these types of actions are effective. >> one of several dozen people who rallied in downtown oakland today. she says she's tried unsuccessfully 17 times to modify her mortgage. >> me and my husband were like, okay,...
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the new action city attorneys are taking to support the claim. >>> complete bay area news coverage starts right now. this is bay area news at 7:00. >>> good evening. it's monday, december 17th. this is bay area news at 7:00. happening now, local religious leaders are presiding over and interfaith service to reflect on friday's mass killings at a connecticut elementary school. these are live pictures from outside the first presbyterian church. it's dark outside there right now. we're told 100 people are gather there had tonight. public trustees are also participating in the event. we do have a crew at the service and will have a complete report for you on the 10:00 news. >>> mourners in connecticut today held the first funerals are two victims in last friday's rampage. john has been there since late friday night and is live there at the site of a memorial that continues to grow. >>reporter: i've got to tell you first right behind me are sandy hook firefighters who are getting hug, handshakes, and a great deal of gratitude from the folks here at the memorial. this memorial here at the botto
the new action city attorneys are taking to support the claim. >>> complete bay area news coverage starts right now. this is bay area news at 7:00. >>> good evening. it's monday, december 17th. this is bay area news at 7:00. happening now, local religious leaders are presiding over and interfaith service to reflect on friday's mass killings at a connecticut elementary school. these are live pictures from outside the first presbyterian church. it's dark outside there right now....
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there is a bureau sitting in the creek. >> the city faces damage estimates in six figures. greg arthur's curiosity pulled this landscape architect from his office. >> i am always curious when water moves and soil moves what causes it to happen. >> prevention may come from city and neighborhood effort. >> it is an on going thing. just like your backyard. you have to clean your leaves. the creeks are the same. >> this road will remain closed until early summer when a permanent storm drain and new road can be built. jay hernandez, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> ahead, the procedural slipup that may have contributed to a crash sent three firefighters to the hospital. >>> police say a woman in a wheel share was injured when she was hit by a light rail vehicle at 5:45 at the intersection of market and church street. the extent of the injuries are not known. we do know traffic is affected in the area. we have a crew on the way. we will bring you more information during this newscast as it becomes available. >>> san francisco's new central subway hasn't even been built yet but it may alr
there is a bureau sitting in the creek. >> the city faces damage estimates in six figures. greg arthur's curiosity pulled this landscape architect from his office. >> i am always curious when water moves and soil moves what causes it to happen. >> prevention may come from city and neighborhood effort. >> it is an on going thing. just like your backyard. you have to clean your leaves. the creeks are the same. >> this road will remain closed until early summer when a...
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. >> i showed the video to city supervisor who talked to police chief greg sir about it. >> they're investigating who it was. there are comments about it being a police officer. they're looking that. >> reporter: supervisor david chew represents ticket three. >> this is dangerous sand inappropriate behavior and we can't have folks going 100 miles an hour through the tunnel. >> reporter: the posting has been removed and sergeant t said he was not drunk or going a hundred miles an hour. >> certainly if it was a police officer they're going take the appropriate actions. >> interest i will the posting was removed around the time i told san francisco police union president about the video. his reaction, an exasperated look. in san francisco i'm john ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the san francisco deb e deputy charged with robbing a bank last month today entered not knot guilty plea. 36-year-old phil leadership song accused of killing $1700 bank of america in the richmond district. police say they tracked him down through surveillance video and fingerprint on a though the handed to teller. >>> quick act san
. >> i showed the video to city supervisor who talked to police chief greg sir about it. >> they're investigating who it was. there are comments about it being a police officer. they're looking that. >> reporter: supervisor david chew represents ticket three. >> this is dangerous sand inappropriate behavior and we can't have folks going 100 miles an hour through the tunnel. >> reporter: the posting has been removed and sergeant t said he was not drunk or going a...
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helps me out a little bit more. >> the eligible cities are antioch, bay point, concord, fremont, hayward and oakland. the event continues tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. >>> a bay area k-mart store says christmas is coming early for lay away shoppers. good samaritans have been coming in and paying other people's lay away bills. store employees say as many as five people a day have come in to spread a little holiday cheer. in one case we are told that a recipient had been in the hospital and cheered up when she found out her lay away had been paid for. >>> 2 military personnel had their cars redone. both men served in afghanistan. stevenson was wounded there. residents in the bay area and around the world marked 21 years since the surprise attack on pearl harbor. 21-gun salute. and a wreath paying tribute for those who lost their lives. part of an annual ceremony attended by survivors of pearl harbor. many told us the memories are still fresh as they recall the details of the japanese planes attacked. >>> tonight, more bay area survivors marked the anniversary by lighting a beaco
helps me out a little bit more. >> the eligible cities are antioch, bay point, concord, fremont, hayward and oakland. the event continues tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. >>> a bay area k-mart store says christmas is coming early for lay away shoppers. good samaritans have been coming in and paying other people's lay away bills. store employees say as many as five people a day have come in to spread a little holiday cheer. in one case we are told that a recipient had been...
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and they often have to move out of the city because the rents are high here. >> starting a job at a barber shop and his family's christmas list is to leave the shelter soon. >> if my family can get through this, we can get through anything. >> the family is trying to raise donations to help more families through this holiday season. live in san francisco. >>> a san francisco woman arrested in the death of her daughter has been released from jail, the 16-year-old died at a hospital after being found on the sidewalk, 46-year-old heidi hidalburg was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment, hidalburg has been released and faces no charges pending investigation. >>> take a look at the dramatic moment as two san francisco police officers rush into a san francisco general, the officers did not have time to wait for the ambulance wednesday so they took the newborn in their cruiser, they were entering the hospital and one officer performed cpr and the little baby survived and his mother has pleaded not guilty to child cruelty charges. >>> the free month police department is mourning the
and they often have to move out of the city because the rents are high here. >> starting a job at a barber shop and his family's christmas list is to leave the shelter soon. >> if my family can get through this, we can get through anything. >> the family is trying to raise donations to help more families through this holiday season. live in san francisco. >>> a san francisco woman arrested in the death of her daughter has been released from jail, the 16-year-old died...
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fremont, activity out towards the padre parkway and union city. moving the maps around and out towards san ramoan and antioch and discovery bay. it this is the one organized area of rainfall. out to around the bethal island as well. the rain showers have been decreasing somewhat. a few scattered shoufrss s -- showers to the north bay. one sellout of nap a. as far as the forecast. here it is. multiple storms -- napa. as far as the forecast. here it is. the multiple storms coming in. the first one today, the second one moving in tomorrow and then the third one sunday. for the weekend, rainfall, heaviest rainfall for the morning hours, sunday, the strongest storm. rainfall expectations could be 3-1/2 inches, around the bay itself, 1-2 and the santa cruz mountains, 3 inches, keeping an eye on the river levels up there and the creek from the the streams because they have been rising already and that trend will continue into the weekend. a winter storm warning in mace for the slopes and the sierra until 9:00 on sunday. 2-5 feet. i will plan on the delay
fremont, activity out towards the padre parkway and union city. moving the maps around and out towards san ramoan and antioch and discovery bay. it this is the one organized area of rainfall. out to around the bethal island as well. the rain showers have been decreasing somewhat. a few scattered shoufrss s -- showers to the north bay. one sellout of nap a. as far as the forecast. here it is. multiple storms -- napa. as far as the forecast. here it is. the multiple storms coming in. the first...
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than the new york city police department. so when someone dies, the effect is felt throughout the service. >> he was the best ship mate i've ever known. he was a friend. he was a big brother to us all, and he is absolutely irreplaceable. >> reporter: just 34 years old, he was the father of a little boy. ship mates say he and his wife had been excitedly awaiting the birth of their second child. rita williams, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> a shooting outside of a middle school prompted a lockdown on campus today. it happened just above mcarthur. police say two suspects fired shots during an attempted home invasion near the school. a witness said another man was spotted limping away. someone did turn up at highland hospital about a half hour later with a gunshot wound. the investigation is ongoing. >>> the future of facebook put to a vote. also, strong car sales at bay area dealerships. the one variable though, that could change that. >>> an alarming number of san jose police officers continue look at you guys with your fancy-schman
than the new york city police department. so when someone dies, the effect is felt throughout the service. >> he was the best ship mate i've ever known. he was a friend. he was a big brother to us all, and he is absolutely irreplaceable. >> reporter: just 34 years old, he was the father of a little boy. ship mates say he and his wife had been excitedly awaiting the birth of their second child. rita williams, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> a shooting outside of a middle school...
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storms. >> the city manager says the maximum cost will be $6 hun thousand. lafayette has applied for emergency funding from the state. live in lafayette, lorraine blanco, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> right now a public hearing is underway in continue cost county on a plan to shut down four fire stations. the county board is expected to vote tonight on whether to close stations. the debate comes one month after voters rejected a new parcel tax to fund the county central fire district. elected officials from the affected cities want the supervisors to save their fire houses but the county fire chief says he's already cut firefighter pay and there's no other option. >> coming to a fiscal crisis where our reserve funds have been exhausted. >> under the fire chief's proposal, the stations would shut down in early january. the closures would save about 3 million tlr a year. >>> the chief of police in fremont has announced he's retiring after more than four decades in law enforcement. he join it had fremont department as deputy chief back in 1986. he became chief in 19
storms. >> the city manager says the maximum cost will be $6 hun thousand. lafayette has applied for emergency funding from the state. live in lafayette, lorraine blanco, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> right now a public hearing is underway in continue cost county on a plan to shut down four fire stations. the county board is expected to vote tonight on whether to close stations. the debate comes one month after voters rejected a new parcel tax to fund the county central fire district....
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as the latest homeless person to die in the city this year. as robert handa reports some of her friends worry she is also a homicide victim. >> reporter: on most days homeless people gather along los gatos creek but not today. friends of the victim known as lovie say she was a drug addict and suspect foul play. >> lovie is a very nice person. however when she relapsed she went out there. she's got a few enemies out here from things that she's done. >> it is possible to prevent homelessness in our community. >> reporter: the latest had an impact on a memorial to remember the homeless who died in the streets this year. community leaders read the names of the deceased. organizers are sad the list of 39 will go to 40. >> we did have a decline from last year but despite that we're still losing people to homelessness. that's what this woman's death symbolizing to me today. >> i've been through the storms, through the floods, through the violence and it's very crazy out there and especially for the females it's even more tough. >> reporter: lovie's f
as the latest homeless person to die in the city this year. as robert handa reports some of her friends worry she is also a homicide victim. >> reporter: on most days homeless people gather along los gatos creek but not today. friends of the victim known as lovie say she was a drug addict and suspect foul play. >> lovie is a very nice person. however when she relapsed she went out there. she's got a few enemies out here from things that she's done. >> it is possible to prevent...
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in the city's bay view district. the two victims were discovered just about two hours ago in the 900 block of brussels street near manziel. police say both were alive but the man was unconscious. both have life-threatening injuries and were taken to san francisco general. investigators are not releasing the nature of the pair's injuries. our crew has just arrived at this scene, and is working to gather information. the ktvu morning news starting at 4:30 a.m. will have the latest on this developing news. >> that is our report for tonight, thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. >> we're always here for yo
in the city's bay view district. the two victims were discovered just about two hours ago in the 900 block of brussels street near manziel. police say both were alive but the man was unconscious. both have life-threatening injuries and were taken to san francisco general. investigators are not releasing the nature of the pair's injuries. our crew has just arrived at this scene, and is working to gather information. the ktvu morning news starting at 4:30 a.m. will have the latest on this...
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the longest rail tunnel west of new york city. 2 and a quarter miles. three years to build. this film of real estate promotion from the time, opening in 1918, the mayor drove the first car. he also ended this on once remote ocean beach a village called carville. 2500 people lived in discarded muni cable cars. >> it was kite an artist colony. people like jack london. >> we found one remaining it today on 47th avenue. the interior muni car chic. >> go muni! >> reporter: they will offer free rides new year's eve. ktvu channel 2 news. >>> now, to new york city where the police say this video shows a woman running from a subway station after pushing a man off of a platform and into the path of an oncoming train. it happened last night in sunny side, queens. man died. it is the second such incident in recent weeks. the authorities have not identified last night's victim or located the woman who allegedly pushed him. >>> a labor strike that some say could cripple the u.s. economy has been averted for a month. they agreed to a walk out extension. it could of idolled ports that that
the longest rail tunnel west of new york city. 2 and a quarter miles. three years to build. this film of real estate promotion from the time, opening in 1918, the mayor drove the first car. he also ended this on once remote ocean beach a village called carville. 2500 people lived in discarded muni cable cars. >> it was kite an artist colony. people like jack london. >> we found one remaining it today on 47th avenue. the interior muni car chic. >> go muni! >> reporter:...
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peaks road, high above the city. police say she was drunk when she drove a car into fur to pedestrians walking along the road. she had come from china recently to help care for her grandson. her son spoke to us about the crash. >> i can't hold her in my arms. i just called for help. >> reporter: investigators say eunice drove away from the site with two passengers, including a minor. >> the entire eunice family is honestly destroyed over what happened. their main concern is for the yao family. >> reporter: a judge said if freed, she cannot drive, and must wear an alcohol detection device. eunice's lawyer said she has never been in trouble and is just a quarter short from graduating from college. >> criminal justice. hoping to become a police officer. >> reporter: gina eunice is hoping to enter a plea next tuesday. >>> a head on collision killed a richmond woman this afternoon. the accident shut down san pablo county road. just afternoon, the driver of a chevy suv drifted into oncoming traffic and hit a volkswagen hea
peaks road, high above the city. police say she was drunk when she drove a car into fur to pedestrians walking along the road. she had come from china recently to help care for her grandson. her son spoke to us about the crash. >> i can't hold her in my arms. i just called for help. >> reporter: investigators say eunice drove away from the site with two passengers, including a minor. >> the entire eunice family is honestly destroyed over what happened. their main concern is...
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success story to tell you about in the city of richmond where the number of homicides has been cut in half. with 2012 almost complete, richmond has recorded 18 homicides. that's down from 45 people killed three years ago, and richmond averaged about 36 homicides a year over the past decade. unlike many cities, richmond has actually increased police staffing in the past few years. some people also credit community efforts after richmond declared a state of emergency after a deadly summer in 2005. >>> up next first responders under attack. a group of firefighters responding to a blaze in up state new york are ambushed, shot and killed. >>> also tonight a mission worthy of sant klaus himself. the sleigh being used to deliver toys tonight in the south bay. >>> back here in just ten minutes i've got rain to talk about. the fog in the morning and then showers develop. i'll let you know when they start, when they end and how much we could see hey, look! a shooting star! make a wish! i wish we could lie here forever. i wish this test drive was over, so we could head back to the dealership. [
success story to tell you about in the city of richmond where the number of homicides has been cut in half. with 2012 almost complete, richmond has recorded 18 homicides. that's down from 45 people killed three years ago, and richmond averaged about 36 homicides a year over the past decade. unlike many cities, richmond has actually increased police staffing in the past few years. some people also credit community efforts after richmond declared a state of emergency after a deadly summer in...
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as we've been reporting the ordnance stems from complaints about knew diss in the city's castro district. violation of their free speech rights and say they will fight it. >> this is amazing. we are really leading a world battle against oppression. >> i gave this about two years to run its course and rather than running its course, it got more extreme. >> now, mayor ed lee signs off on the ordnance, the ban would begin february 1st. it includes a $100 fine for each violation. >>> well, the home with cultural ties to san francisco's hippy movement suffered serious damage in a fire today. as lor rain blanco reports it appears the fire in the haight ashbury neighborhood may have been sparked by marijuana growth. >> firefighters cut into the rooftops of two homes in haight this afternoon to stop a fire brewing in their attic. as you can see here in this video from news chopper 2. investigators believe it started near a marijuana grow operation in this green home then spread to the home next door. lieutenant michael caplan tells us its's never a surprise when these go up in smoke. >> all thes
as we've been reporting the ordnance stems from complaints about knew diss in the city's castro district. violation of their free speech rights and say they will fight it. >> this is amazing. we are really leading a world battle against oppression. >> i gave this about two years to run its course and rather than running its course, it got more extreme. >> now, mayor ed lee signs off on the ordnance, the ban would begin february 1st. it includes a $100 fine for each violation....
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mayor issued a statement saying with the shooting in oakland earlier this year the city knows exactly what newtown connecticut is going through and offered oakland support in any way that it can. back to you. >>> the tragedy in connecticut brings to mind the 1989 deadly mas shooting at an elementary school in stockton. january 17th, 1989 the authorities say patrick purdy walked into the cleveland school campus with an assault rifle and fired more than 100 rounds in just a few minutes. he killed five children and wounded 30 others before turning the gun on himself. sources say the killer in this morning's attack lived with his mother in newtown and had attended newtown high school. the motive is unknown. a law enforcement source said that the 20-year-old had a personality disorder of some sort. his older brother, ryan, from new jersey was initially mistaken identified as the shooter and he was questioned by the police. he reportedly told the police that he had not talked with his brother, adam, in at least two years. mental health experts say it is hard for most to comprehend how someo
mayor issued a statement saying with the shooting in oakland earlier this year the city knows exactly what newtown connecticut is going through and offered oakland support in any way that it can. back to you. >>> the tragedy in connecticut brings to mind the 1989 deadly mas shooting at an elementary school in stockton. january 17th, 1989 the authorities say patrick purdy walked into the cleveland school campus with an assault rifle and fired more than 100 rounds in just a few minutes....
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shelter program in partnership with the city. services will be available to the homeless through the end of february. reporting live in san francisco, amber lee, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> it is going to be a cold one tonight. a freeze warning in effect for the north bay valley. it starts early tomorrow morning and lasts into the morning hours. take a look at the freeze warng, what it encompasses. it means we're all going to be cold but this area in the north bay temperatures will be below freezing or at freezing for a few hours between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.. a freeze warning. now, for the rest of us a frost advisory goes into effect the same tierjs 3:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.. that frost advisory, everybody except san francisco, how do we know it's going to be cold tonight? well, current temperatures right now, it's 37 in fairfield. it's 40 in napa. probably the coldest night of the year coming up. i'm going to let you know in just a few minutes how cold it's going to get in your neighborhood . >>> dozens of people gather outside the
shelter program in partnership with the city. services will be available to the homeless through the end of february. reporting live in san francisco, amber lee, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> it is going to be a cold one tonight. a freeze warning in effect for the north bay valley. it starts early tomorrow morning and lasts into the morning hours. take a look at the freeze warng, what it encompasses. it means we're all going to be cold but this area in the north bay temperatures will be...
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the city administrator put the matter on hold after strenuous objections from several city council members. the park pits dog lovers from those who think the space should remain available for humans. >> it is a great space for humans to be able to play but humans have an student to go to all different fields and different places. >> reporter: the city administrator said there could be an alternative site for the park. >> reporter: oakland major jean quan held a reception to bid farewell to three council members. delafuente was first elected in 1992. nadel and bruno in 1996. tonight marked the last council meeting as council members. >>> tonight engel and his crew are free after they were inprisoned in syria. >> the last four days were very difficult. we're very happy to be out. we're very happy to be back in turkey. we appreciate all the help. the last five days were days that we would rather forget. >> reporter: the journalists were able to escape. engel said his captors were part of a government militia. he said he and his team were kept blindfolded, bound and subjected to mock execution
the city administrator put the matter on hold after strenuous objections from several city council members. the park pits dog lovers from those who think the space should remain available for humans. >> it is a great space for humans to be able to play but humans have an student to go to all different fields and different places. >> reporter: the city administrator said there could be an alternative site for the park. >> reporter: oakland major jean quan held a reception to...
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the city has the final say. one speaker called for someone to be responsible for the choice. >> should this city go forward and choose the wrong metal to replace this, can we ensure that someone goes to jail should another accident occur? >> the fire crippled the crude oil unit that chevron says provides 65% of the jet fuel to bay area airports and about 20% of gasoline to bay area pumps. >> we have a new twist in our investigation of the port of oakland and improper spending less than a week after the port announced the retirement of its director, james quan won't be leaving work there all together. how much he will continue to earn there. noelle. >> reporter: ktvu has learned starting next year james quan will continue to work with the port for a period of 7 months, essentially as a consultant. a port spokesman says he'll be a retiree annuitant. working with transition. this is the same james quan who earlier this month along with former port executive director agreed to pay back more than $5000 they spent at
the city has the final say. one speaker called for someone to be responsible for the choice. >> should this city go forward and choose the wrong metal to replace this, can we ensure that someone goes to jail should another accident occur? >> the fire crippled the crude oil unit that chevron says provides 65% of the jet fuel to bay area airports and about 20% of gasoline to bay area pumps. >> we have a new twist in our investigation of the port of oakland and improper spending...
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the regional agency made up of three cities and two counties takes care of flood control issues. >> the joint power authority has approved a project that will rebuild the whole levy system. >> reporter: it was easy to see where creek water boiled up on the other side pushing water into the neighborhood. east palo alto's new city manager said with more rain on the way crews needed to shore up and put sandbags down. >> we expect that this will keep us through that time, this will work through this spring. hopefully no rain and no major rains between now and then after that and then they'll start the work in the fall. >> reporter: pamela says that the first flood coincided with her first bout of cancer. >> as long as we're alive and we have something to eat, we're cool. too late to move now. >>> the bryant family who lives here in east palo alto their home also flooded and they shared these photos with us. there's a little concern because the ground is already saturated. so if it rains tomorrow some folks are already concerned. crews are working tonight they will be sandbags through the ni
the regional agency made up of three cities and two counties takes care of flood control issues. >> the joint power authority has approved a project that will rebuild the whole levy system. >> reporter: it was easy to see where creek water boiled up on the other side pushing water into the neighborhood. east palo alto's new city manager said with more rain on the way crews needed to shore up and put sandbags down. >> we expect that this will keep us through that time, this...
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the report also says the ban has had no negative impact on the city's retailers. and now there's word that san jose may try banning disposable plastic containers as well. >>> the wet weather did not keep people away from tonight's tree lighting ceremony. the waterfront transformed into a winter wonderland as the 57- foot tall mount shasta fir tree lit up the night. the tree was lit by officials with the city and port of o akland. more than 5,000 sparkling lights are on that tree. >>> and the group is putting together last minute preparations they say the event will go on rain or shine. the parade kicks off tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. right at the intersection of 14th and broadway. it features balloons, floats and live music and ktvu's own dave clark and claudine wong will be mcing the event. >>> it is looking like it's going to be quite a christmas for a missouri family who claimed half of that record $587 million power ball jackpot today. >> jaden what did you want for christmas? >> a pony. >>> missouri lottery officials presented a $293 million check to cindy and mark
the report also says the ban has had no negative impact on the city's retailers. and now there's word that san jose may try banning disposable plastic containers as well. >>> the wet weather did not keep people away from tonight's tree lighting ceremony. the waterfront transformed into a winter wonderland as the 57- foot tall mount shasta fir tree lit up the night. the tree was lit by officials with the city and port of o akland. more than 5,000 sparkling lights are on that tree....
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items today, despite the fact that it's been evicted by the city. the city says it doesn't belong in golden gate park. neighbors say they have worked since 2010 to have the center shut down. >> there's a move from the neighborhood to convert the site to a community garden, which our commission felt was a much more appropriate use for a park site. >> those running the recycling center say when the sheriff comes to evict, they will leave peacefully. >>> in san jose, an animal shelter is so overcrowded with dogs and cats right now, they're trying something unusual to find them homes. basically, they're putting them on sale for up to 90% off. but this sale won't last for long. >> reporter: inside the san jose animal care center, there's a lot of love for these dogs, but not nearly enough room. >> it was designed to hold 28 dogs for adoption. now we have over 100. >> reporter: that includes a 4- year-old doberman mix. >> she's been here since september 26. that is a long time for a dog of this size, with this type of energy. >> reporter: volunteers take
items today, despite the fact that it's been evicted by the city. the city says it doesn't belong in golden gate park. neighbors say they have worked since 2010 to have the center shut down. >> there's a move from the neighborhood to convert the site to a community garden, which our commission felt was a much more appropriate use for a park site. >> those running the recycling center say when the sheriff comes to evict, they will leave peacefully. >>> in san jose, an animal...
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of the shootings. one had her son with her during the gunfire. a 1-year-old boy turned over to his grandfather. >> it's just confusion in this whole city. >> are they caught up in anything. >> no we weren't caught up on nothing. just hanging out waiting for tomorrow. they pick up each other and go to the mall. what are they going to do. they have a baby, come on. >> we have to protect everyone in the community. >> reporter: opd says it's getting good corporation and it will work through the night trying to catch the shooter -- cooperation and it will work through the night trying to catch the shooter. debora villalon. >>> oakland police are in ingaiting two overnight shootings -- investigating two overnight shootings. the second happened after midnight on nay street. all three victims were sent to the hospital and reportedly said to be in stable condition. no arrests have been made. >>> new at 10:00, a 28-year-old man was found shot to death near a golf course in liver mother this morning. a jogger --
of the shootings. one had her son with her during the gunfire. a 1-year-old boy turned over to his grandfather. >> it's just confusion in this whole city. >> are they caught up in anything. >> no we weren't caught up on nothing. just hanging out waiting for tomorrow. they pick up each other and go to the mall. what are they going to do. they have a baby, come on. >> we have to protect everyone in the community. >> reporter: opd says it's getting good corporation...
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they said people trying to get to the city of meldura have instead been directed to the middle of a huge park with scorching temperatures and no water supply. police have had to rescue distressed drivers. an apple spoke's person did not comment on this issue by says apple is working hard to fix the app. >>> and australian djs who pranked a nurse expressed their deep regret that their prank may have triggered a nurses suicide. >> reporter: a tearful tv appearance by two radio personalities talk about the pain they felt in the wake of a hoax gone wrong. last week the dj duo called the british hospital where a pregnant dutchess of cambridge was hospitalized. pretending to be the queen and prince charles. the woman who transferred that call was found dead. it's unknown how the mother of two also a nurse died. but many think she took her own life in the wake of the embarrassing ordeal. >> not a minute goes by of what the family must be going through and the thought that we may have had a part in it, gut wrenching. >> reporter: the bosses made the call to air the recorded conversation with the
they said people trying to get to the city of meldura have instead been directed to the middle of a huge park with scorching temperatures and no water supply. police have had to rescue distressed drivers. an apple spoke's person did not comment on this issue by says apple is working hard to fix the app. >>> and australian djs who pranked a nurse expressed their deep regret that their prank may have triggered a nurses suicide. >> reporter: a tearful tv appearance by two radio...
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after the deli closed. >> that 7-eleven has parachuted in against the city's own laws. that's why we're here. we believe the city has actually not followed its own laws. >> the mayor of san mateo says he supports an outside investigation. >>> it's gooding good and cold tonight. >> a bay area teen shot and killed hours after taking his senior class pictures. the holiday donation his classmates are making in his name. >> only on 2. >> one here, and [ female announcer ] here's to a whole world of happier holidays. time to enchant, delight and amaze. safeway will help you gather everyone round. a smoked, shank half ham is only 99 cents a pound. get breyer's ice cream for $2.88 and dessert will surely shine. make it a grand finale with starbucks just $6.99. turns out this season less is really so much more. so make your holiday merrier than ever before. safeway. ingredients for life. >>> the teenager victim of a street slaying in san francisco is now identified as a star student athlete from the east bay. ken wayne live at concord high school tonight with how that community
after the deli closed. >> that 7-eleven has parachuted in against the city's own laws. that's why we're here. we believe the city has actually not followed its own laws. >> the mayor of san mateo says he supports an outside investigation. >>> it's gooding good and cold tonight. >> a bay area teen shot and killed hours after taking his senior class pictures. the holiday donation his classmates are making in his name. >> only on 2. >> one here, and [ female...
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heavy snow blanketed the city leaving the roadway icy as well. some streets were blocked off entirely. >> mark tamayo is here now with the radar. you can see still good sections of rain right now. >> we've been watching it over the past few hours. we've noticed an increase in the rainfall rates. as we zoom in, moderate to heavy rainfall. increasing. moving the maps closer to san jose. increasing rainfall rates. just to the south and east of downtown. heavier downpours. the maps to the north, reports of thunderstorms in san francisco over the past hour. the main action heading out across the bay right now inventoried -- centered on the bay bridge. here's a closer inspection right now. you can see some of the activity right around the piedmont region. and tracking the north bay. still rain showers up toward petaluma. we're tracking another weather system in the pacific. here is the wider perspective. this will be the strongest one. that's our next storm approaching. heaviest rain dour downpours are expected. when a wind advisory kicks in for the ba
heavy snow blanketed the city leaving the roadway icy as well. some streets were blocked off entirely. >> mark tamayo is here now with the radar. you can see still good sections of rain right now. >> we've been watching it over the past few hours. we've noticed an increase in the rainfall rates. as we zoom in, moderate to heavy rainfall. increasing. moving the maps closer to san jose. increasing rainfall rates. just to the south and east of downtown. heavier downpours. the maps to...
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the city recently installed a device over the drains to catch trash. the idea was to keep the trash out of storm drains and out of the ocean. >>> tomorrow marks the start of two busy weeks. the rush comes as a blizzard grips part of the midwest. one family at sfo this afternoon wasn't sure if they would make it home to wisconsin. >> we have reservations in chicago already at a motel. we'll just wait it out there. >> there's nothing much you can do, you can't change the weather. >> reporter: the rain headed toward the bay area is also expected to create delays at sfo. >>> that severe rain is producing white out conditions tonight. this was the scene in iowa. it was a similar scene today in kansas. the system is expected to move across the great lakes overnight. the severe weather in the midwest could mean holiday gifts may not make it on time. while there were no delays reported so far there is concerns that the weather will slow down deliveries and the timing for this could not be worse. today was the busiest day of the year. ups was expecting to move
the city recently installed a device over the drains to catch trash. the idea was to keep the trash out of storm drains and out of the ocean. >>> tomorrow marks the start of two busy weeks. the rush comes as a blizzard grips part of the midwest. one family at sfo this afternoon wasn't sure if they would make it home to wisconsin. >> we have reservations in chicago already at a motel. we'll just wait it out there. >> there's nothing much you can do, you can't change the...
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the nation. >> reporter: newtown episcouple -- episcopal church is the second largest in the city. >> we've lost members and everw s somebody. >> reporter: people here have been spending much of the day laying flowers and paying tribute. >> what's important right now is love, courage, and compassion. >> the medical examiner says in order to help families identify their children, they gave them photos of their children so they did not have to see the damage and the result of this rampage up close. >>> today state police said they have good information as to the motive behind the horror but did not provide more details. sources said the shooter did not leave a letter behind. police say 20-year-old adam lanza shot and killed his mother, nancy, in their home before going to the school he had attended as a child. contrary to earlier reports, nancy lanza had no apparent connection to the school. today a family spokesman said they are grieving her loss. >> very, very kind, considerate, loving young lady. she lived here, good part of her life. she was very involved in the community. very well
the nation. >> reporter: newtown episcouple -- episcopal church is the second largest in the city. >> we've lost members and everw s somebody. >> reporter: people here have been spending much of the day laying flowers and paying tribute. >> what's important right now is love, courage, and compassion. >> the medical examiner says in order to help families identify their children, they gave them photos of their children so they did not have to see the damage and the...
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many of the people there work in new york city just 60 miles to the southwest. newtown is fairly well off economically with a median household income of more than $111,000. the town is known for its good schools. tonight hundreds of grief stricken residents packed the church just down the street from where today's violence played out. imagines from inside the memorial service show the somber faces of those coming together for a vigil. . political leaders offered their condolences. >> i am heartfelt just like you are. >> dan malloy spoke to the crowd sharing words of encouragement and sorrow. >>> so far just three of the victims have been identified from today's shooting. among those dead are the shooters mother nancy lanza. also killed sandy hook elementary school psychologist mary sherlach and the school's beloved principal dawn hochspurn also died. she and mary sherlach were in a meeting together, the two sprung into action and were the first casualties. >>> the sense of loss is being felt in the area tonight. several dozen people gathered. they wanted to do s
many of the people there work in new york city just 60 miles to the southwest. newtown is fairly well off economically with a median household income of more than $111,000. the town is known for its good schools. tonight hundreds of grief stricken residents packed the church just down the street from where today's violence played out. imagines from inside the memorial service show the somber faces of those coming together for a vigil. . political leaders offered their condolences. >> i am...
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protesters stormed the third street bank in the city this morning shutting the bank down for hours. many say they've dealt with foreclosures personally. >> the banks were bailed out and basically the homeowners were not given the same care and fast action by congress or anyone else, laws need to change so that people have time to save their homes. >> reporter: wells fargo says tomorrow and saturday the lender will begin granding $5 million in down payment assistance for perspective home buyers who qualify. >>> the national football league is reportedly considering a rule change to eliminate kick off. league officials say the play produces the game's most violent collision. amber lee is live at the coliseum where fans told us what they thought with tonight's game against the denver broncos. >> reporter: tonight every person told us they are opposed to any change to how the game is played. >> i want to see my boys crush manning that's what i want to see. >> reporter: these football fans knew they came to see their beloved team and denver quarterback peyton manning one of the game's be
protesters stormed the third street bank in the city this morning shutting the bank down for hours. many say they've dealt with foreclosures personally. >> the banks were bailed out and basically the homeowners were not given the same care and fast action by congress or anyone else, laws need to change so that people have time to save their homes. >> reporter: wells fargo says tomorrow and saturday the lender will begin granding $5 million in down payment assistance for perspective...
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two dozen photographers fanned out across the city in 2011 to document that day. each photographer was given a specific hour and neighborhood to shoot. organizers say the idea was to give viewers a chance to experience what might normally go unseen. they will be on display december 26. >>> new information about connecticut's school gunman and a buy back program for video games. wh [ female announcer ] here's to a whole world of happier holidays. time to enchant, delight and amaze. safeway will help you gather everyone round. a smoked, shank half ham is only 99 cents a pound. get breyer's ice cream for $2.88 and dessert will surely shine. make it a grand finale with starbucks just $6.99. turns out this season less is really so much more. so make your holiday merrier than ever before. safeway. ingredients for life. u-verse high speed internet. you know, in my day you couldn't just start streaming six ways to sunday. you'd get knocked off. and sometimes, it took a minute to download a song. that's sixty seconds, for crying out loud. we know how long a minute is! sitt
two dozen photographers fanned out across the city in 2011 to document that day. each photographer was given a specific hour and neighborhood to shoot. organizers say the idea was to give viewers a chance to experience what might normally go unseen. they will be on display december 26. >>> new information about connecticut's school gunman and a buy back program for video games. wh [ female announcer ] here's to a whole world of happier holidays. time to enchant, delight and amaze....
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the program is called city lift. it applies to nine east bay cities. >> we will provide $20,000 grands, 0% rate as long as they stay in the home 5 years, that $20,000 is forgiven. >> i couldn't afford that much so now i am excited. >> one of the restrictions, you must purchase within 60 days. it runs tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. >>> bay area may have a secret weapon when it comes to employment. ktvu's matt keller tells us a report shows high tech workers have a ripple effect on the local economy. >> reporter: lunchtime in north san jose can sometimes look like a race to east with hungry workers bringing their www.s. >> weservethem--theirwallets. >> weservethem. givethemabig-- >> reporter: their wallets. >> we serve them. give them a big bag. >> anywhere you see concentration of high tech workers you will see various other services pop up, restaurants, coffee shops. and hair cutting salons and various other services that workers demand. >> reporter: services like dental care. perfect smile expanded into this
the program is called city lift. it applies to nine east bay cities. >> we will provide $20,000 grands, 0% rate as long as they stay in the home 5 years, that $20,000 is forgiven. >> i couldn't afford that much so now i am excited. >> one of the restrictions, you must purchase within 60 days. it runs tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. >>> bay area may have a secret weapon when it comes to employment. ktvu's matt keller tells us a report shows high tech workers have...
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francisco today experienced about the closest thing you can in the city any way to a snow day. for the third year in a row the city and county of san francisco sponsored a holiday snow park for families. the event was free and open to the public. kids the slid down the snow hill and made snow men. >> on that hill i believe it's close to 70-tons of shaved ice. >> i love my city san francisco, so i'm so proud of it and i think it's an amazing thing to offer free the jump houses and they got to dig in the snow. >> nut crackers and toy soldiers were at the park greeting children. this was the final day of this weekend's snow park. but officials hope to bring back again the event next ♪ we were skipping stones and letting go ♪ ♪ over the river and down the road ♪ [ female announcer ] at nature valley, we know nature comes together in amazing ways. that's why we bring together natural ingredients, like dark chocolate with toasted oats, or sweet golden honey. perfect combinations of nature's delicious ingredients, from nature valley. ♪ ♪ i was thinking that i hope this nev
francisco today experienced about the closest thing you can in the city any way to a snow day. for the third year in a row the city and county of san francisco sponsored a holiday snow park for families. the event was free and open to the public. kids the slid down the snow hill and made snow men. >> on that hill i believe it's close to 70-tons of shaved ice. >> i love my city san francisco, so i'm so proud of it and i think it's an amazing thing to offer free the jump houses and...
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a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by environmental groups that accuse the city of san francisco, which runs the historic golf of violating the endangered species act. the judge cited a fish and wildlife report that found golf is not likely to harm the animals. >>> east bay blue star moms got a helping happened putting together much-needed care packages for u.s. troops oversea. volunteers spent the daypacking 2700 boxes at walnut creek. they serve service men andwomen mostly destroyed in afghanistan, conditiontaining everything from peanut butter & jelly and cookies to socks and t-shirts. >> the thank you notes we get, they actually bring tears to our eye because these guys actually appreciate being remembered and knowing that people care about them and they are not forgotten and their sacrifices people are appreciating that. >> volunteers say the boxes will arrive in time for christmas. >>> spreading the holiday cheer and the big-name behind today's annual toy drive that will help dozens of organizations. >>> after (car horn) paying with your smartphone instead of cash... (phone
a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by environmental groups that accuse the city of san francisco, which runs the historic golf of violating the endangered species act. the judge cited a fish and wildlife report that found golf is not likely to harm the animals. >>> east bay blue star moms got a helping happened putting together much-needed care packages for u.s. troops oversea. volunteers spent the daypacking 2700 boxes at walnut creek. they serve service men andwomen mostly...
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the compliance director will have problems to spend city money, change police tactics and fire chief howard jordan. >>> the strange saga of john mcafee has brought him to florida. the software company founder has been on the run from belize, where he is wanted for questioning in connection with the killing of his neighbor. mcafee is asking for privacy. he says he's staying in a hotel in the upscale south beach neighborhood, and doesn't have a phone or money. some people have responded with offers to help. >>> near portland, oregon, authorities identified the suspect in the deadly mall shooting. he was a 22-year-old man who investigators say took his own life after killing a man and a woman, and seriously wounding a 15-year-old girl. the two things that may have helped save many lives. >> cell phone video shows the panic, and chaos at a portland, oregon suburb. hands held high, to show police they were not a threat. >> my friend was already on the ground, crawling towards the doors. i heard two more shots. i jump on the ground, i'm crawling towards the floor. i hear this guy yell, get
the compliance director will have problems to spend city money, change police tactics and fire chief howard jordan. >>> the strange saga of john mcafee has brought him to florida. the software company founder has been on the run from belize, where he is wanted for questioning in connection with the killing of his neighbor. mcafee is asking for privacy. he says he's staying in a hotel in the upscale south beach neighborhood, and doesn't have a phone or money. some people have responded...
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drains across the city. a drench that had many people running to their cars today. >>> the storm has both forced fremont police to -- cancel a dui checkpoint instead those officers will be out on the roads looking for drunk drivers. >> reporter: as if the pouring rain and wet roads weren't dangerous enough. >> you think a lot of people are drinking and driving out there? >> yes, yes. because it's a holiday. that's what they do. >> reporter: the california highway patrol reports drunk driving has already caused 15 fatal crashes on california roadways during this first part of the long holiday weekend. that's compared to just three deaths during the same period a year ago. >> when you mix alcohol and you mix the rain, you have a bad recipe there and it's usually a recipe for disaster. >> reporter: in the first two days of a maximum enforcement period in the bay area the chp says there have been three fatal crashes and 111 dui arrests. >> we've seen a lot of people being involved in collisions because they migh
drains across the city. a drench that had many people running to their cars today. >>> the storm has both forced fremont police to -- cancel a dui checkpoint instead those officers will be out on the roads looking for drunk drivers. >> reporter: as if the pouring rain and wet roads weren't dangerous enough. >> you think a lot of people are drinking and driving out there? >> yes, yes. because it's a holiday. that's what they do. >> reporter: the california...
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of los angeles, not the county, the city. now, we have between 203 hundred homicides per year. people talk about the gang problem having been addressed. i want to share with you, what i experienced, what i have learned, i am not a typical academic. i will not quote statistics to you or talk about theories. i will talk with you about practicality. pragmatic approaches, and i will talk about reality. san francisco, like los angeles learned, will never saw or deal with its gang problems effectively unless there is true collaboration. i will talk to you about what this looks like and feels like. i will speak to you about the lessons that we have learned as law enforcement had to come off of the high perch, in los angeles, law enforcement learned, to their great fortune, that collaboration is the answer. i am going to talk to you about some of the lessons that were learned. i can tell you first that the people -- we have learned lessons from have been gang members themselves my research is engaged with talking to those current, ac
of los angeles, not the county, the city. now, we have between 203 hundred homicides per year. people talk about the gang problem having been addressed. i want to share with you, what i experienced, what i have learned, i am not a typical academic. i will not quote statistics to you or talk about theories. i will talk with you about practicality. pragmatic approaches, and i will talk about reality. san francisco, like los angeles learned, will never saw or deal with its gang problems...
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. ,,,,,,,, morning -- killing nine peo it happened in the eastern of the state near the city pendleton. the bus crashed >>> a tower tour bus crashed and went down annen embankment and rescuer's used rope to rescue survivors. a camera, inside a months, striking several cars. happened as the plane slammed into the ground. 5 crew members were killed. there were no passengers on board. >> venezuela an president hugo chavez experience complications for cancer, his condition is delicate. >> in a fiery speech, he referred to president bush as the devil. >> and prepared to say good-bye to 2012 and also looking forward to a parking peshg in san francisco and why people need a pocketful of change beginning sunday. >> beginning next sunday, free ride, parking is over. >> they are already getting you monday through friday and saturday and now sunday. what are they doing next? 24 hours a day? >> possibly. she knows it's going to affect her church and she knows why. >> it's the money, but not the parking meter on sunday. >> the law will net the city an extra $200 million a year. >> i'm not too happy
. ,,,,,,,, morning -- killing nine peo it happened in the eastern of the state near the city pendleton. the bus crashed >>> a tower tour bus crashed and went down annen embankment and rescuer's used rope to rescue survivors. a camera, inside a months, striking several cars. happened as the plane slammed into the ground. 5 crew members were killed. there were no passengers on board. >> venezuela an president hugo chavez experience complications for cancer, his condition is...
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they have adopted the families into the worst housing projects in our city. their own funds that they put together, they will go out to get young kids. this will build those relationships. what they do, if you work in the community network, this is the guidance of youth and their families. they are made up of former gang members. what they did when they took over as the commander, is to ask them what is going on. i asked her, what can we do to make this better? but i did then, after the discussion i brought in these captains to meet with the personnel. the actual formal gatt -- former gang members. i told them we have to work together. so that when we have an instance of a homicide or a shooting, we can work together to do the prevention piece of this to prevent retaliation and emotional anchor. what we have decided then, the reason why the crn is cold, at the scene of the incident. they do not communicate with the officers. they are in a precarious situation. they worked at a much closer environment and they cannot be perceived as a snitch. or that they are
they have adopted the families into the worst housing projects in our city. their own funds that they put together, they will go out to get young kids. this will build those relationships. what they do, if you work in the community network, this is the guidance of youth and their families. they are made up of former gang members. what they did when they took over as the commander, is to ask them what is going on. i asked her, what can we do to make this better? but i did then, after the...